Engineering / Dec 2025

A Reflection from Jeff Allester

When you want to start by paraphrasing the Paw Patrol motto, “no job is too big, no project is too small” you can tell you’re in your Grandpa era. Our office receives email requests for…

Energy / Dec 2025

Part 3 Energy Modeling and Large Building Airtightness Testing – Our Latest Services

In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable building design, achieving net-zero ready structures isn't just a goal, it's an imperative. At Allester Energy Advising, we're committed to staying at the forefront of these advancements, equipping our…

Featured News / Aug 2025

Strategic Partnership Enhances Strata Services in B.C.

Allester Engineering is excited to announce a new partnership with Canadian Strata Fund Track Solutions, aimed at delivering more integrated and forward-thinking support to strata clients across British Columbia. Canadian Strata Fund Track Solutions (CSFTS)…

Engineering / Aug 2025

Deck Ledgers: a Real Life Make or Break

Importance of a Properly Installed Ledger Deck ledgers are one of the most crucial structural members in deck construction. Their significance and method of attachment to the supporting structure is often overlooked. Because of this,…

Energy / Aug 2025

Net Zero Building: What, Why and How

If you're considering a net zero project in Vancouver, you could unlock valuable incentives from the city while slashing energy costs and carbon emissions. Let's break down what a CHBA Net Zero building entails, how…

Engineering / Mar 2025

Enhancing Structural Drafting Accuracy Through 3D Modelling – A Drafter’s Perspective

Drafting has played a crucial role in communication and planning for centuries. Ancient rock paintings, architectural carvings, and early engineering sketches can be found as blueprints for monumental structures like the pyramids and aqueducts. These…

Energy / Mar 2025

What does Zero Carbon Step Code mean for the North Shore?

As British Columbia races toward its net-zero emissions target by 2030, the North Shore (from North Vancouver to Pemberton) is witnessing significant shifts in energy requirements. As of March 10, 2025, the Zero Carbon Step…

Energy / Mar 2025

What Does Certified Passive House Consultant Mean for You?

The Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) designation is more than just a title, it’s a globally recognized credential that demonstrates our expertise in designing and delivering buildings to the Passive House standard, one of the…

Engineering / Mar 2025

Q & A with April Creighton, our newest P.Eng.

April joins Allester Engineering from Revelstoke, BC. She has been lending her structural expertise to our projects all across the province. What’s one of the most interesting or challenging projects you’ve worked on? One recent…

Engineering | Featured News / Feb 2025

shíshálh Nation Selma Park Home Relocation

[embed]https://youtu.be/ueiK5herbIw?si=XKuZqBP-7U3YpQA4[/embed]   Allester Engineering Sunshine Coast is proud to have engineered the safe relocation of these homes, ensuring their structural integrity throughout the move. Now, we're leading the engineering for the new builds, designing safe,…